'Children in football are no safer a year on'

A year on from exposing the football abuse scandal, Andy Woodward does not believe children are safer.

He told the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme: "I don't believe it's a safer place than what it [football] was a year ago.

"But I have the tools and the knowledge, the understanding and also the groups of people around me that can make that change now."

The Football Association said it had "re-doubled" efforts to ensure every child and young person has a safe experience participating in football.

The Victoria Derbyshire programme is broadcast on weekdays between 09:00 and 11:00 on BBC Two and the BBC News channel.

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